Douglas Carnine received an award for his outstanding contributions to education. In a ceremony at the annual convention of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) in Baltimore (MD, US), CEC president Jim McCormick presented the J. E. Wallace Wallin Special Education Lifetime Achievement Award to Carnine on Friday 8 April 2005.
Carnine, who has conducted research, authored programs, written reports, and spoken frequently about effective instructional practices, was recognized for having “Shaped special education practice and legislation, leading to significant improvements [in] how millions of students with disabilities are taught.”
The word “millions” is not hyperbolic. Working tirelessly behind the scenes, Doug has helped many individuals, governmental agencies, and private organizations recognize the value of having clear standards and employing practices that allow students with and without disabilities to meet those standards. Doug’s influence, always exercised quietly and gently, has been equaled by few, if any, contemporary figures in education.
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CEC has posted it’s own page referring to Doug’s award.